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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.54, 406.63 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.54, 406.63 and 134.14 is: 200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.54 : 406.63 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.54/406.63 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.54x = 406.63 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.54x = 54,545.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,545.35/271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.87

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