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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.22, 405.38 and 87.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.22, 405.38 and 87.60 is: 131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.22 : 405.38 = 87.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.22/405.38 = 87.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.22x = 405.38 × 87.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.22x = 35,511.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,511.29/270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.42

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