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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.39, 406.85 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.39, 406.85 and 98.02 is: 146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.39 : 406.85 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.39/406.85 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.39x = 406.85 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.39x = 39,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,879.36/271.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.94

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