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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.07, 405.91 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.07, 405.91 and 149.20 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.07 : 405.91 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.07/405.91 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.07x = 405.91 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.07x = 60,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,560.76/271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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