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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.52, 405.52 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.52, 405.52 and 133.54 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.52 : 405.52 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.52/405.52 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.52x = 405.52 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.52x = 54,153.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,153.14/270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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