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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.87, 375.17 and 153.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.87, 375.17 and 153.85 is: 212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.87 : 375.17 = 153.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.87/375.17 = 153.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.87x = 375.17 × 153.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.87x = 57,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,717.26/271.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.30

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