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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270, 404.78 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270, 404.78 and 140.02 is: 209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 404.78 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/404.78 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 404.78 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 56,675.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,675.58/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.91

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