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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.22, 406.28 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.22, 406.28 and 141.08 is: 211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.22 : 406.28 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.22/406.28 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.22x = 406.28 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.22x = 57,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,317.98/271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.33

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