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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.37, 406.94 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.37, 406.94 and 86.22 is: 129.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.37 : 406.94 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.37/406.94 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.37x = 406.94 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.37x = 35,085.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,085.94/271.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.29

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