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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.59, 407.49 and 149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.59, 407.49 and 149.84 is: 224.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.59 : 407.49 = 149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.59/407.49 = 149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.59x = 407.49 × 149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.59x = 61,058.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,058.30/271.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.82

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