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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 406.43 and 88.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 406.43 and 88.37 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 406.43 = 88.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/406.43 = 88.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 406.43 × 88.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 35,916.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,916.22/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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