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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.81, 406.49 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.81, 406.49 and 126.63 is: 190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.81 : 406.49 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.81/406.49 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.81x = 406.49 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.81x = 51,473.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,473.20/270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.07

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