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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.87, 406.29 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.87, 406.29 and 133.83 is: 200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.87 : 406.29 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.87/406.29 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.87x = 406.29 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.87x = 54,373.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,373.79/270.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.74

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