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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.85, 375.14 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.85, 375.14 and 153.82 is: 212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.85 : 375.14 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.85/375.14 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.85x = 375.14 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.85x = 57,704.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,704.03/271.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.26

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