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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.18, 405.32 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.18, 405.32 and 133.32 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.18 : 405.32 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.18/405.32 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.18x = 405.32 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.18x = 54,036.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,036.60/270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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