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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.47, 405.38 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.47, 405.38 and 133.20 is: 199.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.47 : 405.38 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.47/405.38 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.47x = 405.38 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.47x = 53,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,997.30/270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.65

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