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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.83, 406.97 and 156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.83, 406.97 and 156.07 is: 233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.83 : 406.97 = 156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.83/406.97 = 156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.83x = 406.97 × 156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.83x = 63,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,515.81/271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.66

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