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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.17, 406.89 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.17, 406.89 and 141.12 is: 211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.17 : 406.89 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.17/406.89 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.17x = 406.89 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.17x = 57,420.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,420.32/271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.75

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