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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.47, 374.62 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.47, 374.62 and 147.12 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.47 : 374.62 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.47/374.62 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.47x = 374.62 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.47x = 55,116.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,116.17/271.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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