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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.32, 406.92 and 97.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.32, 406.92 and 97.96 is: 146.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.32 : 406.92 = 97.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.32/406.92 = 97.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.32x = 406.92 × 97.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.32x = 39,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,861.88/271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.92

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