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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.76, 407.32 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.76, 407.32 and 133.01 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.76 : 407.32 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.76/407.32 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.76x = 407.32 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.76x = 54,177.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,177.63/271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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