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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.95, 406.49 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.95, 406.49 and 88.47 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.95 : 406.49 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.95/406.49 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.95x = 406.49 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.95x = 35,961.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,961.73/270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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