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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.64, 407.55 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.64, 407.55 and 134.78 is: 202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.64 : 407.55 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.64/407.55 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.64x = 407.55 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.64x = 54,929.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,929.59/271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.21

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