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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.77, 407.69 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.77, 407.69 and 134.82 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.77 : 407.69 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.77/407.69 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.77x = 407.69 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.77x = 54,964.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,964.77/271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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