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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.88, 407.82 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.88, 407.82 and 156.44 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.88 : 407.82 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.88/407.82 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.88x = 407.82 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.88x = 63,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,799.36/271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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