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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.65, 407.65 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.65, 407.65 and 134.81 is: 202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.65 : 407.65 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.65/407.65 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.65x = 407.65 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.65x = 54,956.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,956.65/271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.31

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