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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.74, 405.96 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.74, 405.96 and 88.04 is: 132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.74 : 405.96 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.74/405.96 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.74x = 405.96 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.74x = 35,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,739.61/270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.01

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