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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.51, 407.21 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.51, 407.21 and 132.55 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.51 : 407.21 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.51/407.21 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.51x = 407.21 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.51x = 53,975.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,975.60/271.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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