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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.29, 405.24 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.29, 405.24 and 140.24 is: 210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.29 : 405.24 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.29/405.24 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.29x = 405.24 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.29x = 56,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,831.34/270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.26

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