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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.20, 405.33 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.20, 405.33 and 138.48 is: 207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.20 : 405.33 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.20/405.33 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.20x = 405.33 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.20x = 56,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,130.10/270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.74

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