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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.98, 408.33 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.98, 408.33 and 142.08 is: 213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.98 : 408.33 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.98/408.33 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.98x = 408.33 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.98x = 58,015.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,015.53/271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.31

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