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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.30, 406.81 and 134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.30, 406.81 and 134.41 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.30 : 406.81 = 134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.30/406.81 = 134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.30x = 406.81 × 134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.30x = 54,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,679.33/271.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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