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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.37, 406.91 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.37, 406.91 and 88.65 is: 132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.37 : 406.91 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.37/406.91 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.37x = 406.91 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.37x = 36,072.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,072.13/271.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.93

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