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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.85, 406.24 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.85, 406.24 and 88.27 is: 132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.85 : 406.24 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.85/406.24 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.85x = 406.24 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.85x = 35,858.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,858.80/270.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.39

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