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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.77, 375.03 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.77, 375.03 and 147.42 is: 203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.77 : 375.03 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.77/375.03 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.77x = 375.03 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.77x = 55,286.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,286.92/271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.44

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