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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.92, 407.78 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.92, 407.78 and 89.27 is: 133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.92 : 407.78 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.92/407.78 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.92x = 407.78 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.92x = 36,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,402.52/271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.87

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