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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.70, 407.73 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.70, 407.73 and 149.90 is: 224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.70 : 407.73 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.70/407.73 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.70x = 407.73 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.70x = 61,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,118.73/271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.95

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