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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.53, 407.39 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.53, 407.39 and 141.57 is: 212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.53 : 407.39 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.53/407.39 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.53x = 407.39 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.53x = 57,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,673.49/271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.40

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