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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.57, 405.57 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.57, 405.57 and 126.27 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.57 : 405.57 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.57/405.57 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.57x = 405.57 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.57x = 51,211.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,211.32/270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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