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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.61, 406.01 and 88.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.61, 406.01 and 88.00 is: 132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.61 : 406.01 = 88.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.61/406.01 = 88.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.61x = 406.01 × 88.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.61x = 35,729.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,729.84/270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.04

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