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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.73, 405.60 and 126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.73, 405.60 and 126.13 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.73 : 405.60 = 126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.73/405.60 = 126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.73x = 405.60 × 126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.73x = 51,158.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,158.33/270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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