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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.46, 407.22 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.46, 407.22 and 134.74 is: 202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.46 : 407.22 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.46/407.22 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.46x = 407.22 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.46x = 54,868.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,868.82/271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.12

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