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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.94, 408.15 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.94, 408.15 and 135.27 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.94 : 408.15 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.94/408.15 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.94x = 408.15 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.94x = 55,210.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,210.45/271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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