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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.26, 405.34 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.26, 405.34 and 87.78 is: 131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.26 : 405.34 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.26/405.34 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.26x = 405.34 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.26x = 35,580.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,580.53/270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.66

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