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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.72, 405.90 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.72, 405.90 and 126.42 is: 189.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.72 : 405.90 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.72/405.90 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.72x = 405.90 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.72x = 51,313.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,313.88/270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.55

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