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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.55, 405.60 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.55, 405.60 and 133.48 is: 200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.55 : 405.60 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.55/405.60 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.55x = 405.60 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.55x = 54,139.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,139.49/270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.11

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