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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.44, 405.71 and 87.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.44, 405.71 and 87.83 is: 131.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.44 : 405.71 = 87.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.44/405.71 = 87.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.44x = 405.71 × 87.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.44x = 35,633.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,633.51/270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.76

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