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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.08, 406.35 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.08, 406.35 and 97.61 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.08 : 406.35 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.08/406.35 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.08x = 406.35 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.08x = 39,661.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,661.79/271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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