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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.29, 404.97 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.29, 404.97 and 133.14 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.29 : 404.97 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.29/404.97 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.29x = 404.97 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.29x = 53,917.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,917.71/270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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