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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.25, 406.84 and 97.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.25, 406.84 and 97.89 is: 146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.25 : 406.84 = 97.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.25/406.84 = 97.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.25x = 406.84 × 97.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.25x = 39,825.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,825.08/271.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.82

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