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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.09, 374.10 and 146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.09, 374.10 and 146.75 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.09 : 374.10 = 146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.09/374.10 = 146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.09x = 374.10 × 146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.09x = 54,899.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,899.54/271.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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