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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.24, 405.45 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.24, 405.45 and 133.30 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.24 : 405.45 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.24/405.45 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.24x = 405.45 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.24x = 54,043.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,043.79/270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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