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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.28, 406.78 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.28, 406.78 and 126.88 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.28 : 406.78 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.28/406.78 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.28x = 406.78 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.28x = 51,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,612.25/271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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