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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.77, 405.75 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.77, 405.75 and 133.91 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.77 : 405.75 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.77/405.75 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.77x = 405.75 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.77x = 54,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,331.95/270.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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