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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.07, 404.60 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.07, 404.60 and 133.08 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.07 : 404.60 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.07/404.60 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.07x = 404.60 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.07x = 53,841.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,841.99/270.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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