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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.52, 406.97 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.52, 406.97 and 156.02 is: 233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.52 : 406.97 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.52/406.97 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.52x = 406.97 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.52x = 63,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,492.64/271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.85

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