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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.20, 374.26 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.20, 374.26 and 146.86 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.20 : 374.26 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.20/374.26 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.20x = 374.26 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.20x = 54,963.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,963.09/271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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