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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.47, 406.88 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.47, 406.88 and 134.20 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.47 : 406.88 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.47/406.88 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.47x = 406.88 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.47x = 54,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,603.30/271.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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