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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.50, 407.09 and 132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.50, 407.09 and 132.40 is: 198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.50 : 407.09 = 132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.50/407.09 = 132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.50x = 407.09 × 132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.50x = 53,898.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,898.81/271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.52

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