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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.58, 407.55 and 127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.58, 407.55 and 127.31 is: 191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.58 : 407.55 = 127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.58/407.55 = 127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.58x = 407.55 × 127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.58x = 51,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,885.19/271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.05

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