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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.23, 408.23 and 87.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.23, 408.23 and 87.10 is: 130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.23 : 408.23 = 87.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.23/408.23 = 87.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.23x = 408.23 × 87.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.23x = 35,558.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,558.00/272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.62

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