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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.55, 405.87 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.55, 405.87 and 87.93 is: 131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.55 : 405.87 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.55/405.87 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.55x = 405.87 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.55x = 35,686.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,686.12/270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.90

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