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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.98, 375.32 and 153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.98, 375.32 and 153.94 is: 212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.98 : 375.32 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.98/375.32 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.98x = 375.32 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.98x = 57,776.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,776.76/271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.43

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