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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.95, 407.89 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.95, 407.89 and 98.62 is: 147.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.95 : 407.89 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.95/407.89 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.95x = 407.89 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.95x = 40,226.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,226.95/271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.92

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