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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.92, 408 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.92, 408 and 127.74 is: 191.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.92 : 408 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.92/408 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.92x = 408 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.92x = 52,117.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,117.92/271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.67

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