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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.01, 406.60 and 97.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.01, 406.60 and 97.67 is: 146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.01 : 406.60 = 97.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.01/406.60 = 97.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.01x = 406.60 × 97.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.01x = 39,712.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,712.62/271.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.54

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