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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.90, 407.52 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.90, 407.52 and 98.38 is: 147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.90 : 407.52 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.90/407.52 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.90x = 407.52 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.90x = 40,091.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,091.82/271.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.45

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