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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.97, 406.13 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.97, 406.13 and 133.71 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.97 : 406.13 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.97/406.13 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.97x = 406.13 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.97x = 54,300.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,300.94/270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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