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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.35, 406.91 and 88.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.35, 406.91 and 88.70 is: 133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.35 : 406.91 = 88.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.35/406.91 = 88.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.35x = 406.91 × 88.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.35x = 36,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,091.10/271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.01

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