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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.74, 406.22 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.74, 406.22 and 133.92 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.74 : 406.22 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.74/406.22 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.74x = 406.22 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.74x = 54,400.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,400.31/270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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