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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.12, 405.24 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.12, 405.24 and 140.08 is: 210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.12 : 405.24 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.12/405.24 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.12x = 405.24 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.12x = 56,766.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,766.02/270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.15

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