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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.06, 407.33 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.06, 407.33 and 147.76 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.06 : 407.33 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.06/407.33 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.06x = 407.33 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.06x = 60,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,187.08/271.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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