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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.44, 407.12 and 88.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.44, 407.12 and 88.84 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.44 : 407.12 = 88.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.44/407.12 = 88.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.44x = 407.12 × 88.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.44x = 36,168.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,168.54/271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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