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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.38, 406.53 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.38, 406.53 and 149.61 is: 224.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.38 : 406.53 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.38/406.53 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.38x = 406.53 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.38x = 60,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,820.95/271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.12

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