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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.68, 374.89 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.68, 374.89 and 153.62 is: 211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.68 : 374.89 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.68/374.89 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.68x = 374.89 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.68x = 57,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,590.60/271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.98

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