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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.15, 374.19 and 146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.15, 374.19 and 146.81 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.15 : 374.19 = 146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.15/374.19 = 146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.15x = 374.19 × 146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.15x = 54,933.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,933.64/271.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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