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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.71, 374.99 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.71, 374.99 and 153.72 is: 212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.71 : 374.99 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.71/374.99 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.71x = 374.99 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.71x = 57,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,642.69/271.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.15

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