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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.88, 407.27 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.88, 407.27 and 125.43 is: 187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.88 : 407.27 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.88/407.27 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.88x = 407.27 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.88x = 51,081.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,081.84/271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.88

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