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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.13, 405.24 and 87.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.13, 405.24 and 87.47 is: 131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.13 : 405.24 = 87.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.13/405.24 = 87.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.13x = 405.24 × 87.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.13x = 35,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,446.34/270.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.22

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