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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.22, 405.26 and 87.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.22, 405.26 and 87.59 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.22 : 405.26 = 87.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.22/405.26 = 87.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.22x = 405.26 × 87.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.22x = 35,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,498.26/270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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