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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.38, 406.42 and 133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.38, 406.42 and 133.99 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.38 : 406.42 = 133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.38/406.42 = 133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.38x = 406.42 × 133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.38x = 54,454.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,454.86/271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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