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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.41, 405.56 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.41, 405.56 and 133.31 is: 199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.41 : 405.56 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.41/405.56 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.41x = 405.56 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.41x = 54,062.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,062.51/270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.93

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