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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.52, 405.68 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.52, 405.68 and 87.88 is: 131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.52 : 405.68 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.52/405.68 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.52x = 405.68 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.52x = 35,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,650.36/270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.79

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