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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.03, 405.12 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.03, 405.12 and 133.05 is: 199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.03 : 405.12 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.03/405.12 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.03x = 405.12 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.03x = 53,901.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,901.22/270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.61

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