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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.83, 407.70 and 89.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.83, 407.70 and 89.21 is: 133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.83 : 407.70 = 89.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.83/407.70 = 89.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.83x = 407.70 × 89.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.83x = 36,368.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,368.88/271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.79

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