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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.26, 404.82 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.26, 404.82 and 132.90 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.26 : 404.82 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.26/404.82 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.26x = 404.82 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.26x = 53,800.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,800.58/270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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