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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.21, 406.95 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.21, 406.95 and 134.25 is: 201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.21 : 406.95 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.21/406.95 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.21x = 406.95 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.21x = 54,633.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,633.04/271.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.44

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