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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.87, 406.01 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.87, 406.01 and 133.63 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.87 : 406.01 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.87/406.01 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.87x = 406.01 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.87x = 54,252.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,252.42/270.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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