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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.76, 405.50 and 142.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.76, 405.50 and 142.12 is: 212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.76 : 405.50 = 142.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.76/405.50 = 142.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.76x = 405.50 × 142.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.76x = 57,629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,629.66/270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.84

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