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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.97, 407.99 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.97, 407.99 and 89.32 is: 133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.97 : 407.99 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.97/407.99 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.97x = 407.99 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.97x = 36,441.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,441.67/271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.99

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