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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.69, 405.93 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.69, 405.93 and 88.03 is: 132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.69 : 405.93 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.69/405.93 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.69x = 405.93 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.69x = 35,734.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,734.02/270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.01

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