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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.45, 405.14 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.45, 405.14 and 140.54 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.45 : 405.14 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.45/405.14 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.45x = 405.14 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.45x = 56,936.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,936.35/270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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