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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.11, 406.43 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.11, 406.43 and 133.96 is: 200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.11 : 406.43 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.11/406.43 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.11x = 406.43 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.11x = 54,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,445.36/271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.82

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