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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 407.30 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 407.30 and 88.97 is: 133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 407.30 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/407.30 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 407.30 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 36,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,235.00/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.40

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