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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.60, 407.36 and 76.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.60, 407.36 and 76.61 is: 114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.60 : 407.36 = 76.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.60/407.36 = 76.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.60x = 407.36 × 76.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.60x = 31,207.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,207.85/271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.90

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