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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.56, 406.06 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.56, 406.06 and 126.29 is: 189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.56 : 406.06 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.56/406.06 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.56x = 406.06 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.56x = 51,282.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,282.02/270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.54

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