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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.00, 373.97 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.00, 373.97 and 146.66 is: 202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.00 : 373.97 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.00/373.97 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.00x = 373.97 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.00x = 54,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,845.12/271.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.38

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