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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.61, 405.95 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.61, 405.95 and 88.02 is: 132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.61 : 405.95 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.61/405.95 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.61x = 405.95 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.61x = 35,731.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,731.28/270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.04

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