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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.10, 406.44 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.10, 406.44 and 134.21 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.10 : 406.44 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.10/406.44 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.10x = 406.44 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.10x = 54,546.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,546.28/271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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