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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.38, 405.44 and 87.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.38, 405.44 and 87.75 is: 131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.38 : 405.44 = 87.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.38/405.44 = 87.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.38x = 405.44 × 87.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.38x = 35,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,578.64/270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.59

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