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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.89, 408 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.89, 408 and 127.62 is: 191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.89 : 408 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.89/408 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.89x = 408 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.89x = 52,068.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,068.96/271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.51

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