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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.49, 407.31 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.49, 407.31 and 125.12 is: 187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.49 : 407.31 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.49/407.31 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.49x = 407.31 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.49x = 50,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,963.53/271.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.72

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