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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.85, 406.39 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.85, 406.39 and 126.57 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.85 : 406.39 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.85/406.39 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.85x = 406.39 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.85x = 51,436.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,436.78/270.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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