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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.94, 406.04 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.94, 406.04 and 133.91 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.94 : 406.04 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.94/406.04 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.94x = 406.04 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.94x = 54,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,372.82/270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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