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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.43, 406.95 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.43, 406.95 and 134.39 is: 201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.43 : 406.95 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.43/406.95 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.43x = 406.95 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.43x = 54,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,687.98/271.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.48

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