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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.38, 405.29 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.38, 405.29 and 142.22 is: 213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.38 : 405.29 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.38/405.29 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.38x = 405.29 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.38x = 57,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,640.34/270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.18

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