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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.53, 405.94 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.53, 405.94 and 126.25 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.53 : 405.94 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.53/405.94 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.53x = 405.94 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.53x = 51,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,247.90/270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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