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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 406.76 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 406.76 and 134.22 is: 201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 406.76 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/406.76 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 406.76 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 54,595.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,595.33/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.44

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