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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.44, 407.34 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.44, 407.34 and 100.44 is: 150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.44 : 407.34 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.44/407.34 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.44x = 407.34 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.44x = 40,913.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,913.23/271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.73

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