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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.01, 404.29 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.01, 404.29 and 141.49 is: 211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.01 : 404.29 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.01/404.29 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.01x = 404.29 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.01x = 57,202.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,202.99/270.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.86

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