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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.74, 407.34 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.74, 407.34 and 127.56 is: 191.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.74 : 407.34 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.74/407.34 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.74x = 407.34 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.74x = 51,960.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,960.29/271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.21

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