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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 405.63 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 405.63 and 133.45 is: 200.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 405.63 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/405.63 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 405.63 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 54,131.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,131.32/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.19

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