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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.78, 406.21 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.78, 406.21 and 140.84 is: 211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.78 : 406.21 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.78/406.21 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.78x = 406.21 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.78x = 57,210.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,210.62/270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.28

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