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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.18, 406.42 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.18, 406.42 and 124.94 is: 187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.18 : 406.42 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.18/406.42 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.18x = 406.42 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.18x = 50,778.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,778.11/271.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.25

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