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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.00, 405.96 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.00, 405.96 and 133.63 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.00 : 405.96 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.00/405.96 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.00x = 405.96 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.00x = 54,246.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,246.41/271.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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