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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.27, 406.32 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.27, 406.32 and 142.75 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.27 : 406.32 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.27/406.32 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.27x = 406.32 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.27x = 58,002.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,002.18/271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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