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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.82, 405.96 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.82, 405.96 and 133.66 is: 200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.82 : 405.96 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.82/405.96 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.82x = 405.96 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.82x = 54,260.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,260.61/270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.36

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