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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.90, 406.38 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.90, 406.38 and 132.16 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.90 : 406.38 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.90/406.38 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.90x = 406.38 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.90x = 53,707.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,707.18/270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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