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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.78, 407.64 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.78, 407.64 and 125.52 is: 188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.78 : 407.64 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.78/407.64 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.78x = 407.64 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.78x = 51,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,166.97/271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.27

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