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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.93, 406.30 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.93, 406.30 and 133.89 is: 200.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.93 : 406.30 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.93/406.30 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.93x = 406.30 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.93x = 54,399.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,399.51/270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.79

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