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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.82, 407.86 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.82, 407.86 and 127.64 is: 191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.82 : 407.86 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.82/407.86 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.82x = 407.86 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.82x = 52,059.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,059.25/271.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.52

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