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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.89, 406.32 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.89, 406.32 and 88.29 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.89 : 406.32 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.89/406.32 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.89x = 406.32 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.89x = 35,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,873.66/270.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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