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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.15, 404.94 and 87.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.15, 404.94 and 87.41 is: 131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.15 : 404.94 = 87.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.15/404.94 = 87.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.15x = 404.94 × 87.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.15x = 35,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,395.81/270.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.02

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