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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.84, 407.85 and 141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.84, 407.85 and 141.83 is: 212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.84 : 407.85 = 141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.84/407.85 = 141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.84x = 407.85 × 141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.84x = 57,846.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,846.39/271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.80

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