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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.32, 405.85 and 140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.32, 405.85 and 140.41 is: 210.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.32 : 405.85 = 140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.32/405.85 = 140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.32x = 405.85 × 140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.32x = 56,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,985.40/270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.81

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