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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.23, 405.33 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.23, 405.33 and 133.28 is: 199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.23 : 405.33 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.23/405.33 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.23x = 405.33 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.23x = 54,020.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,020.36/270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.91

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