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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.21, 405.37 and 87.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.21, 405.37 and 87.60 is: 131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.21 : 405.37 = 87.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.21/405.37 = 87.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.21x = 405.37 × 87.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.21x = 35,510.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,510.41/270.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.42

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