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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.66, 405.60 and 133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.66, 405.60 and 133.51 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.66 : 405.60 = 133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.66/405.60 = 133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.66x = 405.60 × 133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.66x = 54,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,152.41/270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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