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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.94, 407.91 and 141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.94, 407.91 and 141.62 is: 212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.94 : 407.91 = 141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.94/407.91 = 141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.94x = 407.91 × 141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.94x = 57,768.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,768.21/271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.43

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