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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.81, 407.99 and 127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.81, 407.99 and 127.63 is: 191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.81 : 407.99 = 127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.81/407.99 = 127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.81x = 407.99 × 127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.81x = 52,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,071.76/271.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.57

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