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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.45, 407.16 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.45, 407.16 and 127.27 is: 190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.45 : 407.16 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.45/407.16 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.45x = 407.16 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.45x = 51,819.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,819.25/271.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.90

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