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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.90, 406.40 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.90, 406.40 and 133.60 is: 200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.90 : 406.40 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.90/406.40 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.90x = 406.40 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.90x = 54,294.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,294.88/270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.43

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