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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.52, 405.87 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.52, 405.87 and 126.34 is: 189.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.52 : 405.87 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.52/405.87 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.52x = 405.87 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.52x = 51,277.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,277.62/270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.55

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