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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.30, 405.32 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.30, 405.32 and 133.41 is: 200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.30 : 405.32 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.30/405.32 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.30x = 405.32 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.30x = 54,073.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,073.07/270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.05

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