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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.45, 374.61 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.45, 374.61 and 147.11 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.45 : 374.61 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.45/374.61 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.45x = 374.61 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.45x = 55,108.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,108.74/271.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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