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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.13, 406.74 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.13, 406.74 and 88.47 is: 132.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.13 : 406.74 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.13/406.74 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.13x = 406.74 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.13x = 35,984.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,984.29/271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.72

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