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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.82, 407.37 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.82, 407.37 and 149.82 is: 224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.82 : 407.37 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.82/407.37 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.82x = 407.37 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.82x = 61,032.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,032.17/271.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.53

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