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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.50, 407.37 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.50, 407.37 and 143.22 is: 214.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.50 : 407.37 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.50/407.37 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.50x = 407.37 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.50x = 58,343.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,343.53/271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.89

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