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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.45, 407.17 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.45, 407.17 and 134.09 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.45 : 407.17 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.45/407.17 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.45x = 407.17 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.45x = 54,597.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,597.43/271.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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