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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.81, 407.70 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.81, 407.70 and 125.48 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.81 : 407.70 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.81/407.70 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.81x = 407.70 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.81x = 51,158.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,158.20/271.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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