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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.88, 406.37 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.88, 406.37 and 88.27 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.88 : 406.37 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.88/406.37 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.88x = 406.37 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.88x = 35,870.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,870.28/270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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