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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.99, 407.99 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.99, 407.99 and 98.66 is: 147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.99 : 407.99 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.99/407.99 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.99x = 407.99 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.99x = 40,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,252.72/271.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.99

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