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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 404.90 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 404.90 and 133.03 is: 199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 404.90 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/404.90 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 404.90 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 53,863.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,863.85/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.32

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