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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.65, 405.80 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.65, 405.80 and 126.41 is: 189.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.65 : 405.80 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.65/405.80 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.65x = 405.80 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.65x = 51,296.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,296.55/270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.53

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