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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.73, 407.55 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.73, 407.55 and 125.48 is: 188.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.73 : 407.55 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.73/407.55 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.73x = 407.55 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.73x = 51,137.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,137.87/271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.19

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