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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.64, 405.84 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.64, 405.84 and 126.25 is: 189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.64 : 405.84 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.64/405.84 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.64x = 405.84 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.64x = 51,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,237.30/270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.32

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