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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.77, 407.56 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.77, 407.56 and 89.13 is: 133.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.77 : 407.56 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.77/407.56 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.77x = 407.56 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.77x = 36,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,325.38/271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.66

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