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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.31, 405.26 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.31, 405.26 and 133.29 is: 199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.31 : 405.26 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.31/405.26 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.31x = 405.26 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.31x = 54,017.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,017.11/270.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.83

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