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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.85, 375.13 and 153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.85, 375.13 and 153.80 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.85 : 375.13 = 153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.85/375.13 = 153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.85x = 375.13 × 153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.85x = 57,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,693.60/271.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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