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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.80, 405.60 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.80, 405.60 and 142.28 is: 213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.80 : 405.60 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.80/405.60 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.80x = 405.60 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.80x = 57,708.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,708.77/270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.10

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