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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.42, 407 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.42, 407 and 141.49 is: 212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.42 : 407 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.42/407 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.42x = 407 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.42x = 57,586.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,586.43/271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.17

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