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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.21, 406.87 and 76.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.21, 406.87 and 76.27 is: 114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.21 : 406.87 = 76.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.21/406.87 = 76.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.21x = 406.87 × 76.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.21x = 31,030.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,030.77/271.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.42

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