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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.01, 406.49 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.01, 406.49 and 141 is: 211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.01 : 406.49 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.01/406.49 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.01x = 406.49 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.01x = 57,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,314.39/271.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.49

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