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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.96, 406.08 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.96, 406.08 and 142.80 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.96 : 406.08 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.96/406.08 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.96x = 406.08 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.96x = 57,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,988.22/270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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