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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.07, 406.63 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.07, 406.63 and 76.08 is: 114.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.07 : 406.63 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.07/406.63 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.07x = 406.63 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.07x = 30,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,934.81/271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.12

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