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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.17, 406.77 and 88.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.17, 406.77 and 88.57 is: 132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.17 : 406.77 = 88.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.17/406.77 = 88.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.17x = 406.77 × 88.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.17x = 36,025.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,025.14/271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.85

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