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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.89, 406.41 and 134.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.89, 406.41 and 134.00 is: 201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.89 : 406.41 = 134.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.89/406.41 = 134.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.89x = 406.41 × 134.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.89x = 54,459.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,459.96/270.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.04

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