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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.25, 406.86 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.25, 406.86 and 134.19 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.25 : 406.86 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.25/406.86 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.25x = 406.86 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.25x = 54,596.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,596.04/271.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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