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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.50, 406.98 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.50, 406.98 and 126.96 is: 190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.50 : 406.98 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.50/406.98 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.50x = 406.98 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.50x = 51,670.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,670.18/271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.31

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