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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.10, 406.56 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.10, 406.56 and 88.46 is: 132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.10 : 406.56 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.10/406.56 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.10x = 406.56 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.10x = 35,964.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,964.12/271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.66

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