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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.46, 406.61 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.46, 406.61 and 125.33 is: 187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.46 : 406.61 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.46/406.61 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.46x = 406.61 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.46x = 50,957.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,957.77/271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.72

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