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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.99, 408.08 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.99, 408.08 and 125.73 is: 188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.99 : 408.08 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.99/408.08 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.99x = 408.08 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.99x = 51,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,305.86/271.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.63

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