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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.53, 407.30 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.53, 407.30 and 149.74 is: 224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.53 : 407.30 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.53/407.30 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.53x = 407.30 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.53x = 60,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,987.34/271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.61

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