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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.21, 406.46 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.21, 406.46 and 134.07 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.21 : 406.46 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.21/406.46 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.21x = 406.46 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.21x = 54,494.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,494.09/271.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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