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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.16, 406.76 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.16, 406.76 and 88.50 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.16 : 406.76 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.16/406.76 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.16x = 406.76 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.16x = 35,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,997.82/271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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