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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.64, 406.98 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.64, 406.98 and 134.48 is: 201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.64 : 406.98 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.64/406.98 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.64x = 406.98 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.64x = 54,730.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,730.67/271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.48

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