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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.79, 407.80 and 141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.79, 407.80 and 141.89 is: 212.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.79 : 407.80 = 141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.79/407.80 = 141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.79x = 407.80 × 141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.79x = 57,860.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,860.35/271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.89

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