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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.38, 406.93 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.38, 406.93 and 88.66 is: 132.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.38 : 406.93 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.38/406.93 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.38x = 406.93 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.38x = 36,078.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,078.41/271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.94

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