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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.50, 407.52 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.50, 407.52 and 149.87 is: 224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.50 : 407.52 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.50/407.52 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.50x = 407.52 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.50x = 61,072.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,072.98/271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.95

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