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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.56, 407.40 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.56, 407.40 and 141.44 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.56 : 407.40 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.56/407.40 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.56x = 407.40 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.56x = 57,622.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,622.66/271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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