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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.13, 406.48 and 88.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.13, 406.48 and 88.41 is: 132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.13 : 406.48 = 88.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.13/406.48 = 88.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.13x = 406.48 × 88.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.13x = 35,936.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,936.90/271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.54

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