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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.31, 406.80 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.31, 406.80 and 147.96 is: 221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.31 : 406.80 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.31/406.80 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.31x = 406.80 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.31x = 60,190.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,190.13/271.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.85

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