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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.91, 407.87 and 89.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.91, 407.87 and 89.29 is: 133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.91 : 407.87 = 89.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.91/407.87 = 89.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.91x = 407.87 × 89.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.91x = 36,416.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,416.82/271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.93

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