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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.56, 407.22 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.56, 407.22 and 98.22 is: 147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.56 : 407.22 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.56/407.22 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.56x = 407.22 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.56x = 39,997.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,997.15/271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.29

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