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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.73, 407.64 and 150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.73, 407.64 and 150.11 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.73 : 407.64 = 150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.73/407.64 = 150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.73x = 407.64 × 150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.73x = 61,190.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,190.84/271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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