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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.92, 406.62 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.92, 406.62 and 126.68 is: 190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.92 : 406.62 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.92/406.62 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.92x = 406.62 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.92x = 51,510.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,510.62/270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.13

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