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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.49, 407.33 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.49, 407.33 and 141.51 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.49 : 407.33 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.49/407.33 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.49x = 407.33 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.49x = 57,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,641.62/271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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