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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.58, 407.46 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.58, 407.46 and 125.40 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.58 : 407.46 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.58/407.46 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.58x = 407.46 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.58x = 51,094.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,094.43/271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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