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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.86, 406.08 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.86, 406.08 and 133.97 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.86 : 406.08 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.86/406.08 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.86x = 406.08 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.86x = 54,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,400.51/270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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