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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.99, 407.86 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.99, 407.86 and 134.88 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.99 : 407.86 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.99/407.86 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.99x = 407.86 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.99x = 55,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,012.16/271.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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