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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.97, 375.32 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.97, 375.32 and 147.63 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.97 : 375.32 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.97/375.32 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.97x = 375.32 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.97x = 55,407.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,407.60/271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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