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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.08, 405.02 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.08, 405.02 and 133.20 is: 199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.08 : 405.02 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.08/405.02 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.08x = 405.02 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.08x = 53,948.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,948.66/270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.75

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