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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.22, 404.94 and 132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.22, 404.94 and 132.97 is: 199.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.22 : 404.94 = 132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.22/404.94 = 132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.22x = 404.94 × 132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.22x = 53,844.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,844.87/270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.26

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