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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.67, 406 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.67, 406 and 88.06 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.67 : 406 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.67/406 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.67x = 406 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.67x = 35,752.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,752.36/270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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