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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.60, 406.84 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.60, 406.84 and 127.44 is: 190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.60 : 406.84 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.60/406.84 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.60x = 406.84 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.60x = 51,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,847.69/271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.90

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