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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.54, 407.29 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.54, 407.29 and 134.45 is: 201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.54 : 407.29 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.54/407.29 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.54x = 407.29 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.54x = 54,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,760.14/271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.67

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