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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.05, 404.55 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.05, 404.55 and 132.89 is: 199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.05 : 404.55 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.05/404.55 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.05x = 404.55 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.05x = 53,760.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,760.65/270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.08

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