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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.82, 407.47 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.82, 407.47 and 98.44 is: 147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.82 : 407.47 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.82/407.47 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.82x = 407.47 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.82x = 40,111.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,111.10/271.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.57

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