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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.74, 407.49 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.74, 407.49 and 127.50 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.74 : 407.49 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.74/407.49 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.74x = 407.49 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.74x = 51,954.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,954.98/271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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