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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.58, 405.32 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.58, 405.32 and 126.14 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.58 : 405.32 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.58/405.32 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.58x = 405.32 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.58x = 51,127.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,127.06/270.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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