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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.17, 406.73 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.17, 406.73 and 132.39 is: 198.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.17 : 406.73 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.17/406.73 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.17x = 406.73 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.17x = 53,846.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,846.37/271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.57

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