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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 407.57 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 407.57 and 127.44 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 407.57 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/407.57 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 407.57 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 51,940.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,940.08/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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