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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.77, 407.60 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.77, 407.60 and 148.31 is: 222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.77 : 407.60 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.77/407.60 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.77x = 407.60 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.77x = 60,451.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,451.99/271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.44

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