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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.13, 406.89 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.13, 406.89 and 149.27 is: 224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.13 : 406.89 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.13/406.89 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.13x = 406.89 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.13x = 60,734.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,734.44/271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.01

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