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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.37, 406.98 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.37, 406.98 and 98.02 is: 147.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.37 : 406.98 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.37/406.98 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.37x = 406.98 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.37x = 39,890.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,890.99/271.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.00

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