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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.97, 406.45 and 88.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.97, 406.45 and 88.35 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.97 : 406.45 = 88.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.97/406.45 = 88.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.97x = 406.45 × 88.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.97x = 35,909.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,909.86/270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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