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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.49, 406.40 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.49, 406.40 and 149.38 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.49 : 406.40 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.49/406.40 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.49x = 406.40 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.49x = 60,707.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,707.39/271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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