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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.04, 406.42 and 88.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.04, 406.42 and 88.34 is: 132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.04 : 406.42 = 88.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.04/406.42 = 88.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.04x = 406.42 × 88.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.04x = 35,900.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,900.89/271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.46

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