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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.78, 406.02 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.78, 406.02 and 126.42 is: 189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.78 : 406.02 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.78/406.02 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.78x = 406.02 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.78x = 51,329.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,329.05/270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.56

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