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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.92, 406.11 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.92, 406.11 and 88.19 is: 132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.92 : 406.11 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.92/406.11 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.92x = 406.11 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.92x = 35,814.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,814.84/270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.20

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