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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.30, 406.68 and 88.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.30, 406.68 and 88.60 is: 132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.30 : 406.68 = 88.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.30/406.68 = 88.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.30x = 406.68 × 88.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.30x = 36,031.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,031.85/271.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.81

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