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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271, 406.50 and 100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271, 406.50 and 100 is: 150

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271 : 406.50 = 100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271/406.50 = 100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271x = 406.50 × 100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271x = 40,650
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,650/271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150

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