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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.84, 406 and 88.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.84, 406 and 88.11 is: 132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 406 = 88.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/406 = 88.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 406 × 88.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 35,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,772.66/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.08

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