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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.77, 407.04 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.77, 407.04 and 149.95 is: 224.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.77 : 407.04 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.77/407.04 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.77x = 407.04 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.77x = 61,035.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,035.65/271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.59

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