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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.57, 374.76 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.57, 374.76 and 147.23 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.57 : 374.76 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.57/374.76 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.57x = 374.76 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.57x = 55,175.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,175.91/271.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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