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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.57, 405.96 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.57, 405.96 and 133.53 is: 200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.57 : 405.96 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.57/405.96 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.57x = 405.96 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.57x = 54,208.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,208.85/270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.35

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