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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.84, 406.26 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.84, 406.26 and 133.95 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 406.26 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/406.26 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 406.26 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 54,418.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,418.53/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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