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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.40, 405.36 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.40, 405.36 and 126.16 is: 189.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.40 : 405.36 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.40/405.36 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.40x = 405.36 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.40x = 51,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,140.22/270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.13

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