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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.32, 405.41 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.32, 405.41 and 126 is: 188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.32 : 405.41 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.32/405.41 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.32x = 405.41 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.32x = 51,081.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,081.03/270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.97

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