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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.29, 407.06 and 100.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.29, 407.06 and 100.25 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.29 : 407.06 = 100.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.29/407.06 = 100.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.29x = 407.06 × 100.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.29x = 40,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,807.26/271.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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