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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.40, 407.28 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.40, 407.28 and 117.28 is: 176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.40 : 407.28 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.40/407.28 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.40x = 407.28 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.40x = 47,765.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,765.80/271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.00

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