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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.25, 407.03 and 134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.25, 407.03 and 134.41 is: 201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.25 : 407.03 = 134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.25/407.03 = 134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.25x = 407.03 × 134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.25x = 54,707.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,707.98/271.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.69

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