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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.62, 407.21 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.62, 407.21 and 125.46 is: 188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.62 : 407.21 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.62/407.21 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.62x = 407.21 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.62x = 51,087.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,087.94/271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.09

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