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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.29, 406.97 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.29, 406.97 and 88.64 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.29 : 406.97 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.29/406.97 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.29x = 406.97 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.29x = 36,071.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,071.34/271.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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