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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.16, 405.26 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.16, 405.26 and 87.50 is: 131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.16 : 405.26 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.16/405.26 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.16x = 405.26 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.16x = 35,460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,460.25/270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.26

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