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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.71, 407.25 and 134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.71, 407.25 and 134.85 is: 202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.71 : 407.25 = 134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.71/407.25 = 134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.71x = 407.25 × 134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.71x = 54,915.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,915.96/271.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.11

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