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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.20, 406.08 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.20, 406.08 and 142.56 is: 213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.20 : 406.08 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.20/406.08 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.20x = 406.08 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.20x = 57,890.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,890.76/271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.46

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