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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.76, 405.94 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.76, 405.94 and 133.68 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.76 : 405.94 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.76/405.94 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.76x = 405.94 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.76x = 54,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,266.06/270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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