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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.28, 405.30 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.28, 405.30 and 133.36 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.28 : 405.30 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.28/405.30 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.28x = 405.30 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.28x = 54,050.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,050.81/270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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