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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.61, 405.36 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.61, 405.36 and 133.79 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.61 : 405.36 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.61/405.36 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.61x = 405.36 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.61x = 54,231.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,231.09/270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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