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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.46, 407.28 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.46, 407.28 and 134.54 is: 201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.46 : 407.28 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.46/407.28 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.46x = 407.28 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.46x = 54,795.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,795.45/271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.85

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