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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.03, 404.85 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.03, 404.85 and 132.98 is: 199.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.03 : 404.85 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.03/404.85 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.03x = 404.85 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.03x = 53,838.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,838.10/270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.38

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