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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.60, 406.04 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.60, 406.04 and 133.50 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.60 : 406.04 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.60/406.04 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.60x = 406.04 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.60x = 54,206.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,206.34/270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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