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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.85, 375.15 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.85, 375.15 and 147.51 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.85 : 375.15 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.85/375.15 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.85x = 375.15 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.85x = 55,335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,335.76/271.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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