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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.58, 406.85 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.58, 406.85 and 134.58 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.58 : 406.85 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.58/406.85 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.58x = 406.85 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.58x = 54,753.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,753.20/271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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