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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.43, 406.86 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.43, 406.86 and 134.30 is: 201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.43 : 406.86 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.43/406.86 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.43x = 406.86 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.43x = 54,641.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,641.81/271.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.31

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