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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.91, 408.06 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.91, 408.06 and 150.14 is: 225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.91 : 408.06 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.91/408.06 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.91x = 408.06 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.91x = 61,264.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,264.09/271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.31

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