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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.10, 406.62 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.10, 406.62 and 126.74 is: 190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.10 : 406.62 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.10/406.62 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.10x = 406.62 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.10x = 51,535.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,535.02/271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.10

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