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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.98, 407.93 and 76.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.98, 407.93 and 76.97 is: 115.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.98 : 407.93 = 76.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.98/407.93 = 76.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.98x = 407.93 × 76.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.98x = 31,398.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,398.37/271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.44

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