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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.18, 406.68 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.18, 406.68 and 88.53 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.18 : 406.68 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.18/406.68 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.18x = 406.68 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.18x = 36,002.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,002.03/271.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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