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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.35, 407.03 and 134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.35, 407.03 and 134.27 is: 201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.35 : 407.03 = 134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.35/407.03 = 134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.35x = 407.03 × 134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.35x = 54,651.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,651.92/271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.41

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