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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.22, 406.75 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.22, 406.75 and 97.86 is: 146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.22 : 406.75 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.22/406.75 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.22x = 406.75 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.22x = 39,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,804.56/271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.76

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