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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 406.23 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 406.23 and 149.32 is: 223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 406.23 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/406.23 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 406.23 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 60,658.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,658.26/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.83

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