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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.23, 405.38 and 87.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.23, 405.38 and 87.63 is: 131.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.23 : 405.38 = 87.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.23/405.38 = 87.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.23x = 405.38 × 87.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.23x = 35,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,523.01/270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.46

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