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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.56, 407.50 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.56, 407.50 and 134.62 is: 202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.56 : 407.50 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.56/407.50 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.56x = 407.50 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.56x = 54,857.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,857.65/271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.01

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