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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.86, 407.53 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.86, 407.53 and 134.87 is: 202.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.86 : 407.53 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.86/407.53 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.86x = 407.53 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.86x = 54,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,961.70/271.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.17

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