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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 405.02 and 87.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 405.02 and 87.40 is: 131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 405.02 = 87.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/405.02 = 87.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 405.02 × 87.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 35,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,398.75/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.10

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