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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.13, 406.55 and 95.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.13, 406.55 and 95.35 is: 142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.13 : 406.55 = 95.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.13/406.55 = 95.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.13x = 406.55 × 95.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.13x = 38,762.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,762.03/271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.96

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