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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.47, 405.41 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.47, 405.41 and 133.58 is: 200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.47 : 405.41 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.47/405.41 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.47x = 405.41 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.47x = 54,155.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,155.01/270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.22

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