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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.45, 405.67 and 133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.45, 405.67 and 133.09 is: 199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.45 : 405.67 = 133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.45/405.67 = 133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.45x = 405.67 × 133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.45x = 53,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,990.62/270.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.63

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