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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.38, 406.53 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.38, 406.53 and 134.49 is: 201.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.38 : 406.53 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.38/406.53 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.38x = 406.53 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.38x = 54,674.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,674.22/271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.47

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