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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.99, 406.56 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.99, 406.56 and 88.40 is: 132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.99 : 406.56 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.99/406.56 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.99x = 406.56 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.99x = 35,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,940.48/270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.62

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