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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.89, 407.73 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.89, 407.73 and 98.52 is: 147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.89 : 407.73 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.89/407.73 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.89x = 407.73 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.89x = 40,169.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,169.56/271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.74

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