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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.29, 406.83 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.29, 406.83 and 88.65 is: 132.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.29 : 406.83 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.29/406.83 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.29x = 406.83 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.29x = 36,065.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,065.48/271.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.94

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