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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.19, 406.28 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.19, 406.28 and 134.08 is: 200.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.19 : 406.28 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.19/406.28 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.19x = 406.28 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.19x = 54,471.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,471.32/271.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.86

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