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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.72, 405.53 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.72, 405.53 and 140.58 is: 210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.72 : 405.53 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.72/405.53 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.72x = 405.53 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.72x = 57,009.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,009.41/270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.58

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