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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.43, 406.44 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.43, 406.44 and 149.44 is: 223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.43 : 406.44 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.43/406.44 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.43x = 406.44 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.43x = 60,738.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,738.39/271.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.77

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