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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.61, 407.46 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.61, 407.46 and 98.28 is: 147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.61 : 407.46 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.61/407.46 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.61x = 407.46 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.61x = 40,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,045.17/271.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.44

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