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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.67, 374.90 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.67, 374.90 and 147.33 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.67 : 374.90 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.67/374.90 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.67x = 374.90 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.67x = 55,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,232.43/271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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