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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.67, 407.48 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.67, 407.48 and 132.89 is: 199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.67 : 407.48 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.67/407.48 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.67x = 407.48 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.67x = 54,150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,150.02/271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.32

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