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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 407.58 and 132.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 407.58 and 132.79 is: 199.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 407.58 = 132.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/407.58 = 132.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 407.58 × 132.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 54,122.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,122.55/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.16

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