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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.11, 406.73 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.11, 406.73 and 78.75 is: 118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.11 : 406.73 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.11/406.73 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.11x = 406.73 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.11x = 32,029.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,029.59/271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.14

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