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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.57, 374.73 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.57, 374.73 and 153.56 is: 211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.57 : 374.73 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.57/374.73 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.57x = 374.73 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.57x = 57,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,544.39/271.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.89

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