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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.60, 405.88 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.60, 405.88 and 133.60 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.60 : 405.88 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.60/405.88 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.60x = 405.88 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.60x = 54,225.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,225.57/270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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