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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.15, 406.47 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.15, 406.47 and 133.95 is: 200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.15 : 406.47 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.15/406.47 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.15x = 406.47 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.15x = 54,448.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,448.78/271.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.80

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