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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 406.37 and 147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 406.37 and 147.40 is: 221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 406.37 = 147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/406.37 = 147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 406.37 × 147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 59,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,898.94/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.03

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