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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.22, 406.58 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.22, 406.58 and 127.04 is: 190.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.22 : 406.58 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.22/406.58 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.22x = 406.58 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.22x = 51,651.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,651.92/271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.44

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