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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 374.01 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 374.01 and 146.68 is: 202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 374.01 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/374.01 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 374.01 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 54,859.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,859.70/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.42

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