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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.41, 405.42 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.41, 405.42 and 126.05 is: 188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.41 : 405.42 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.41/405.42 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.41x = 405.42 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.41x = 51,103.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,103.19/270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.98

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