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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.45, 407.25 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.45, 407.25 and 88.80 is: 133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.45 : 407.25 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.45/407.25 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.45x = 407.25 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.45x = 36,163.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,163.80/271.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.22

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