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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.62, 406.06 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.62, 406.06 and 133.60 is: 200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.62 : 406.06 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.62/406.06 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.62x = 406.06 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.62x = 54,249.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,249.78/270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.46

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