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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.29, 405.23 and 133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.29, 405.23 and 133.17 is: 199.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.29 : 405.23 = 133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.29/405.23 = 133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.29x = 405.23 × 133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.29x = 53,963.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,963.81/270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.66

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