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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.78, 407.52 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.78, 407.52 and 127.40 is: 191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.78 : 407.52 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.78/407.52 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.78x = 407.52 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.78x = 51,918.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,918.05/271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.03

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