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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.13, 406.69 and 65.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.13, 406.69 and 65.69 is: 98.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.13 : 406.69 = 65.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.13/406.69 = 65.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.13x = 406.69 × 65.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.13x = 26,716.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,716.79/271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.54

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