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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.24, 406.70 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.24, 406.70 and 88.58 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.24 : 406.70 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.24/406.70 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.24x = 406.70 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.24x = 36,025.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,025.49/271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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