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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.42, 407.32 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.42, 407.32 and 134.44 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.42 : 407.32 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.42/407.32 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.42x = 407.32 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.42x = 54,760.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,760.10/271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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