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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.63, 406.97 and 149.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.63, 406.97 and 149.59 is: 224.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.63 : 406.97 = 149.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.63/406.97 = 149.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.63x = 406.97 × 149.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.63x = 60,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,878.64/271.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.12

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