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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.68, 405.84 and 133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.68, 405.84 and 133.69 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.68 : 405.84 = 133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.68/405.84 = 133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.68x = 405.84 × 133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.68x = 54,256.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,256.75/270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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