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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.07, 406.70 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.07, 406.70 and 126.80 is: 190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.07 : 406.70 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.07/406.70 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.07x = 406.70 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.07x = 51,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,566.89/271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.24

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