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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.98, 406.60 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.98, 406.60 and 133.86 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.98 : 406.60 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.98/406.60 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.98x = 406.60 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.98x = 54,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,427.48/270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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