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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.84, 406.35 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.84, 406.35 and 88.26 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.84 : 406.35 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.84/406.35 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.84x = 406.35 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.84x = 35,864.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,864.45/270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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