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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.93, 407.92 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.93, 407.92 and 98.70 is: 148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.93 : 407.92 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.93/407.92 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.93x = 407.92 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.93x = 40,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,261.70/271.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.06

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