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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 375.07 and 153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 375.07 and 153.78 is: 212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 375.07 = 153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/375.07 = 153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 375.07 × 153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 57,678.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,678.26/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.21

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