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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.83, 406.31 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.83, 406.31 and 133.94 is: 200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.83 : 406.31 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.83/406.31 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.83x = 406.31 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.83x = 54,421.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,421.16/270.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.94

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