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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.54, 405.81 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.54, 405.81 and 87.93 is: 131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.54 : 405.81 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.54/405.81 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.54x = 405.81 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.54x = 35,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,682.87/270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.90

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