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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.85, 406.66 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.85, 406.66 and 140.95 is: 211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.85 : 406.66 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.85/406.66 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.85x = 406.66 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.85x = 57,318.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,318.73/270.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.63

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