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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.79, 405.91 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.79, 405.91 and 133.93 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.79 : 405.91 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.79/405.91 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.79x = 405.91 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.79x = 54,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,364.54/270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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