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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.63, 406.22 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.63, 406.22 and 133.79 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.63 : 406.22 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.63/406.22 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.63x = 406.22 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.63x = 54,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,345.47/270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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