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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.69, 407.84 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.69, 407.84 and 127.71 is: 191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.69 : 407.84 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.69/407.84 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.69x = 407.84 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.69x = 52,084.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,084.61/271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.71

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