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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.38, 405.19 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.38, 405.19 and 133.29 is: 199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.38 : 405.19 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.38/405.19 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.38x = 405.19 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.38x = 54,007.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,007.11/270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.75

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