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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.37, 406.76 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.37, 406.76 and 134.13 is: 201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.37 : 406.76 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.37/406.76 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.37x = 406.76 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.37x = 54,556.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,556.01/271.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.04

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