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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.83, 407.83 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.83, 407.83 and 98.49 is: 147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.83 : 407.83 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.83/407.83 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.83x = 407.83 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.83x = 40,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,168.37/271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.77

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