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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.75, 407.68 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.75, 407.68 and 125.44 is: 188.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.75 : 407.68 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.75/407.68 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.75x = 407.68 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.75x = 51,139.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,139.77/271.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.19

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