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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.04, 404.78 and 87.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.04, 404.78 and 87.30 is: 130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.04 : 404.78 = 87.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.04/404.78 = 87.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.04x = 404.78 × 87.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.04x = 35,337.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,337.29/270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.86

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