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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.72, 406.26 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.72, 406.26 and 142.56 is: 213.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.72 : 406.26 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.72/406.26 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.72x = 406.26 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.72x = 57,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,916.43/270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.93

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