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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.35, 406.87 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.35, 406.87 and 88.73 is: 133.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.35 : 406.87 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.35/406.87 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.35x = 406.87 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.35x = 36,101.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,101.34/271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.04

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