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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 407.41 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 407.41 and 149.80 is: 224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 407.41 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/407.41 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 407.41 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 61,030.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,030.02/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.69

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