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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.85, 406.41 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.85, 406.41 and 134.14 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.85 : 406.41 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.85/406.41 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.85x = 406.41 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.85x = 54,515.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,515.84/270.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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