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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.70, 405.75 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.70, 405.75 and 133.45 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.70 : 405.75 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.70/405.75 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.70x = 405.75 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.70x = 54,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,147.34/270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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