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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.61, 407.27 and 98.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.61, 407.27 and 98.25 is: 147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.61 : 407.27 = 98.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.61/407.27 = 98.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.61x = 407.27 × 98.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.61x = 40,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,013.79/271.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.32

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