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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.37, 405.49 and 87.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.37, 405.49 and 87.82 is: 131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.37 : 405.49 = 87.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.37/405.49 = 87.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.37x = 405.49 × 87.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.37x = 35,609.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,609.06/270.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.70

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