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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.66, 406.02 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.66, 406.02 and 126.36 is: 189.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.66 : 406.02 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.66/406.02 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.66x = 406.02 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.66x = 51,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,304.69/270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.55

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