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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.53, 407.22 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.53, 407.22 and 88.83 is: 133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.53 : 407.22 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.53/407.22 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.53x = 407.22 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.53x = 36,173.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,173.35/271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.22

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