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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.32, 406.92 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.32, 406.92 and 88.71 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.32 : 406.92 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.32/406.92 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.32x = 406.92 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.32x = 36,098.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,098.97/271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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