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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.98, 406.11 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.98, 406.11 and 133.72 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.98 : 406.11 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.98/406.11 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.98x = 406.11 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.98x = 54,304.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,304.52/270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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