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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.28, 405.50 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.28, 405.50 and 133.44 is: 200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.28 : 405.50 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.28/405.50 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.28x = 405.50 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.28x = 54,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,109.92/270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.20

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