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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.99, 407.15 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.99, 407.15 and 149.88 is: 224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.99 : 407.15 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.99/407.15 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.99x = 407.15 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.99x = 61,023.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,023.64/271.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.36

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