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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.35, 406.98 and 76.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.35, 406.98 and 76.36 is: 114.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.35 : 406.98 = 76.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.35/406.98 = 76.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.35x = 406.98 × 76.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.35x = 31,076.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,076.99/271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.53

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