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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.42, 406.98 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.42, 406.98 and 88.77 is: 133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.42 : 406.98 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.42/406.98 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.42x = 406.98 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.42x = 36,126.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,126.09/271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.10

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