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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.25, 404.73 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.25, 404.73 and 132.84 is: 198.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.25 : 404.73 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.25/404.73 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.25x = 404.73 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.25x = 53,764.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,764.33/270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.94

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