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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.78, 407.68 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.78, 407.68 and 98.48 is: 147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.78 : 407.68 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.78/407.68 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.78x = 407.68 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.78x = 40,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,149.10/271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.73

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