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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.43, 407.14 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.43, 407.14 and 141.24 is: 211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.43 : 407.14 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.43/407.14 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.43x = 407.14 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.43x = 57,504.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,504.10/271.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.86

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