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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.96, 406.50 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.96, 406.50 and 88.38 is: 132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.96 : 406.50 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.96/406.50 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.96x = 406.50 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.96x = 35,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,926.47/270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.59

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