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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.08, 404.84 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.08, 404.84 and 132.82 is: 199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.08 : 404.84 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.08/404.84 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.08x = 404.84 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.08x = 53,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,770.85/270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.09

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