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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.17, 406.54 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.17, 406.54 and 134.03 is: 200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.17 : 406.54 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.17/406.54 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.17x = 406.54 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.17x = 54,488.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,488.97/271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.94

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