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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.25, 406.87 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.25, 406.87 and 88.59 is: 132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.25 : 406.87 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.25/406.87 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.25x = 406.87 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.25x = 36,046.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,046.42/271.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.89

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