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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.49, 407.21 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.49, 407.21 and 76.50 is: 114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.49 : 407.21 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.49/407.21 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.49x = 407.21 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.49x = 31,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,151.18/271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.74

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