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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.50, 407.22 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.50, 407.22 and 98.16 is: 147.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.50 : 407.22 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.50/407.22 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.50x = 407.22 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.50x = 39,972.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,972.72/271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.23

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