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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.09, 404.87 and 87.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.09, 404.87 and 87.36 is: 130.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.09 : 404.87 = 87.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.09/404.87 = 87.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.09x = 404.87 × 87.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.09x = 35,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,369.44/270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.95

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