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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.28, 405.38 and 87.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.28, 405.38 and 87.65 is: 131.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.28 : 405.38 = 87.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.28/405.38 = 87.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.28x = 405.38 × 87.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.28x = 35,531.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,531.56/270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.46

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