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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.56, 405.92 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.56, 405.92 and 140.56 is: 210.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.56 : 405.92 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.56/405.92 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.56x = 405.92 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.56x = 57,056.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,056.12/270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.88

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