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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.65, 407.34 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.65, 407.34 and 98.27 is: 147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.65 : 407.34 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.65/407.34 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.65x = 407.34 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.65x = 40,027.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,027.27/271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.35

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