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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.28, 406.88 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.28, 406.88 and 76.28 is: 114.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.28 : 406.88 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.28/406.88 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.28x = 406.88 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.28x = 31,036.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,036.81/271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.41

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