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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.25, 405.27 and 87.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.25, 405.27 and 87.60 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.25 : 405.27 = 87.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.25/405.27 = 87.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.25x = 405.27 × 87.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.25x = 35,501.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,501.65/270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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