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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.65, 407.52 and 134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.65, 407.52 and 134.35 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.65 : 407.52 = 134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.65/407.52 = 134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.65x = 407.52 × 134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.65x = 54,750.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,750.31/271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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