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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.26, 406.96 and 88.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.26, 406.96 and 88.78 is: 133.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.26 : 406.96 = 88.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.26/406.96 = 88.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.26x = 406.96 × 88.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.26x = 36,129.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,129.91/271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.19

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