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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.27, 406.96 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.27, 406.96 and 133.98 is: 200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.27 : 406.96 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.27/406.96 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.27x = 406.96 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.27x = 54,523.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,523.15/271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.99

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