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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.21, 405.63 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.21, 405.63 and 126.21 is: 189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.21 : 405.63 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.21/405.63 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.21x = 405.63 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.21x = 51,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,194.56/270.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.46

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