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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.52, 374.70 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.52, 374.70 and 147.18 is: 203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.52 : 374.70 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.52/374.70 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.52x = 374.70 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.52x = 55,148.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,148.35/271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.11

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