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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.56, 407.61 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.56, 407.61 and 127.38 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.56 : 407.61 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.56/407.61 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.56x = 407.61 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.56x = 51,921.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,921.36/271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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