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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.64, 407.17 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.64, 407.17 and 134.79 is: 202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.64 : 407.17 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.64/407.17 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.64x = 407.17 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.64x = 54,882.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,882.11/271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.04

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