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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.70, 407.01 and 141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.70, 407.01 and 141.79 is: 212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.70 : 407.01 = 141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.70/407.01 = 141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.70x = 407.01 × 141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.70x = 57,709.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,709.95/271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.40

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