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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.53, 374.71 and 147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.53, 374.71 and 147.19 is: 203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.53 : 374.71 = 147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.53/374.71 = 147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.53x = 374.71 × 147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.53x = 55,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,154.59/271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.12

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