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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 405.30 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 405.30 and 133.16 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 405.30 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/405.30 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 405.30 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 53,969.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,969.75/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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