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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.96, 408.10 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.96, 408.10 and 127.68 is: 191.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.96 : 408.10 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.96/408.10 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.96x = 408.10 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.96x = 52,106.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,106.21/271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.60

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