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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.18, 405.33 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.18, 405.33 and 129.56 is: 194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.18 : 405.33 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.18/405.33 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.18x = 405.33 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.18x = 52,514.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,514.55/270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.37

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