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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.32, 405.47 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.32, 405.47 and 133.61 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.32 : 405.47 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.32/405.47 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.32x = 405.47 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.32x = 54,173.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,173.15/270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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