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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.70, 407.58 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.70, 407.58 and 134.67 is: 202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.70 : 407.58 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.70/407.58 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.70x = 407.58 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.70x = 54,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,888.80/271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.02

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