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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.82, 407.65 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.82, 407.65 and 89.17 is: 133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.82 : 407.65 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.82/407.65 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.82x = 407.65 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.82x = 36,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,350.15/271.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.73

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