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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.40, 407.37 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.40, 407.37 and 149.72 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.40 : 407.37 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.40/407.37 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.40x = 407.37 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.40x = 60,991.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,991.44/271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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