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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.79, 406.99 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.79, 406.99 and 149.92 is: 224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.79 : 406.99 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.79/406.99 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.79x = 406.99 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.79x = 61,014.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,014.55/271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.49

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