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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.83, 407.67 and 89.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.83, 407.67 and 89.19 is: 133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.83 : 407.67 = 89.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.83/407.67 = 89.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.83x = 407.67 × 89.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.83x = 36,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,360.09/271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.76

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