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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.15, 406.06 and 134.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.15, 406.06 and 134.00 is: 200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.15 : 406.06 = 134.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.15/406.06 = 134.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.15x = 406.06 × 134.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.15x = 54,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,414.24/271.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.68

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