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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.20, 406.48 and 126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.20, 406.48 and 126.62 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.20 : 406.48 = 126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.20/406.48 = 126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.20x = 406.48 × 126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.20x = 51,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,468.50/271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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