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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.48, 405.44 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.48, 405.44 and 126.08 is: 188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.48 : 405.44 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.48/405.44 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.48x = 405.44 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.48x = 51,117.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,117.88/270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.99

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