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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.77, 407.33 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.77, 407.33 and 125.32 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.77 : 407.33 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.77/407.33 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.77x = 407.33 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.77x = 51,047.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,047.33/271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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