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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.40, 406.76 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.40, 406.76 and 134.48 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.40 : 406.76 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.40/406.76 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.40x = 406.76 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.40x = 54,701.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,701.43/271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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