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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.21, 405.37 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.21, 405.37 and 133.16 is: 199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.21 : 405.37 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.21/405.37 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.21x = 405.37 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.21x = 53,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,976.38/270.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.76

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