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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.08, 406.59 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.08, 406.59 and 88.47 is: 132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.08 : 406.59 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.08/406.59 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.08x = 406.59 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.08x = 35,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,971.02/271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.70

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