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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.34, 406.80 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.34, 406.80 and 134.36 is: 201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.34 : 406.80 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.34/406.80 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.34x = 406.80 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.34x = 54,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,657.65/271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.44

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