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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.42, 407.24 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.42, 407.24 and 141.45 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.42 : 407.24 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.42/407.24 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.42x = 407.24 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.42x = 57,603.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,603.92/271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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