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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.70, 407.25 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.70, 407.25 and 134.45 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.70 : 407.25 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.70/407.25 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.70x = 407.25 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.70x = 54,754.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,754.76/271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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