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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.92, 408.06 and 135.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.92, 408.06 and 135.06 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.92 : 408.06 = 135.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.92/408.06 = 135.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.92x = 408.06 × 135.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.92x = 55,112.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,112.58/271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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