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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.78, 407.71 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.78, 407.71 and 127.50 is: 191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.78 : 407.71 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.78/407.71 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.78x = 407.71 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.78x = 51,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,983.03/271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.27

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