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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.87, 375.18 and 153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.87, 375.18 and 153.84 is: 212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.87 : 375.18 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.87/375.18 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.87x = 375.18 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.87x = 57,719.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,719.56/271.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.30

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