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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.47, 407.23 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.47, 407.23 and 98.11 is: 147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.47 : 407.23 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.47/407.23 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.47x = 407.23 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.47x = 39,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,953.34/271.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.17

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