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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.00, 406.73 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.00, 406.73 and 141.05 is: 211.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.00 : 406.73 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.00/406.73 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.00x = 406.73 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.00x = 57,367.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,367.95/271.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.69

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