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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.61, 407.52 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.61, 407.52 and 134.58 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.61 : 407.52 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.61/407.52 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.61x = 407.52 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.61x = 54,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,844.04/271.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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