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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.97, 405.81 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.97, 405.81 and 140.62 is: 210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.97 : 405.81 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.97/405.81 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.97x = 405.81 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.97x = 57,065.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,065.00/270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.60

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