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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.38, 406.69 and 134.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.38, 406.69 and 134.29 is: 201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.38 : 406.69 = 134.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.38/406.69 = 134.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.38x = 406.69 × 134.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.38x = 54,613.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,613.73/271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.24

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