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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.85, 406.20 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.85, 406.20 and 133.75 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.85 : 406.20 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.85/406.20 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.85x = 406.20 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.85x = 54,329.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,329.25/270.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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