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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.21, 408.30 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.21, 408.30 and 87.11 is: 130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.21 : 408.30 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.21/408.30 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.21x = 408.30 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.21x = 35,568.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,568.03/272.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.66

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