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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.58, 406.96 and 149.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.58, 406.96 and 149.67 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.58 : 406.96 = 149.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.58/406.96 = 149.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.58x = 406.96 × 149.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.58x = 60,909.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,909.33/271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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