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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.01, 406.41 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.01, 406.41 and 95.28 is: 142.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.01 : 406.41 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.01/406.41 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.01x = 406.41 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.01x = 38,722.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,722.74/271.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.89

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