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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.95, 407.91 and 148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.95, 407.91 and 148.59 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.95 : 407.91 = 148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.95/407.91 = 148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.95x = 407.91 × 148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.95x = 60,611.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,611.35/271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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