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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.56, 374.76 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.56, 374.76 and 151.93 is: 209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.56 : 374.76 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.56/374.76 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.56x = 374.76 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.56x = 56,935.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,935.97/271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.66

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