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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.20, 408.32 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.20, 408.32 and 87.06 is: 130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.20 : 408.32 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.20/408.32 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.20x = 408.32 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.20x = 35,548.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,548.34/272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.60

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