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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.82, 406.05 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.82, 406.05 and 133.93 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.82 : 406.05 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.82/406.05 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.82x = 406.05 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.82x = 54,382.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,382.28/270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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