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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.05, 405.05 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.05, 405.05 and 139.91 is: 209.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.05 : 405.05 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.05/405.05 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.05x = 405.05 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.05x = 56,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,670.55/270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.85

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