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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.53, 406.80 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.53, 406.80 and 134.37 is: 201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.53 : 406.80 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.53/406.80 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.53x = 406.80 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.53x = 54,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,661.72/271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.31

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