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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.65, 407.49 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.65, 407.49 and 98.34 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.65 : 407.49 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.65/407.49 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.65x = 407.49 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.65x = 40,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,072.57/271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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