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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.90, 406.17 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.90, 406.17 and 134.01 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.90 : 406.17 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.90/406.17 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.90x = 406.17 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.90x = 54,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,430.84/270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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