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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.32, 405.21 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.32, 405.21 and 133.16 is: 199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.32 : 405.21 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.32/405.21 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.32x = 405.21 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.32x = 53,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,957.76/270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.61

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