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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.58, 405.87 and 87.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.58, 405.87 and 87.99 is: 131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.58 : 405.87 = 87.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.58/405.87 = 87.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.58x = 405.87 × 87.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.58x = 35,712.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,712.17/270.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.99

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