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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.25, 406.77 and 97.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.25, 406.77 and 97.87 is: 146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.25 : 406.77 = 97.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.25/406.77 = 97.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.25x = 406.77 × 97.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.25x = 39,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,808.06/271.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.76

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