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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.27, 404.82 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.27, 404.82 and 141.75 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.27 : 404.82 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.27/404.82 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.27x = 404.82 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.27x = 57,383.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,383.24/270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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