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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.92, 407.95 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.92, 407.95 and 98.60 is: 147.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.92 : 407.95 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.92/407.95 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.92x = 407.95 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.92x = 40,223.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,223.87/271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.93

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