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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.52, 405.74 and 87.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.52, 405.74 and 87.89 is: 131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.52 : 405.74 = 87.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.52/405.74 = 87.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.52x = 405.74 × 87.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.52x = 35,658.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,658.02/270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.81

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