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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 406.78 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 406.78 and 148.19 is: 221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 406.78 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/406.78 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 406.78 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 60,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,277.95/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.81

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