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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.54, 407.14 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.54, 407.14 and 127.12 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.54 : 407.14 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.54/407.14 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.54x = 407.14 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.54x = 51,755.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,755.64/271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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