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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.96, 406.12 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.96, 406.12 and 126.40 is: 189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.96 : 406.12 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.96/406.12 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.96x = 406.12 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.96x = 51,333.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,333.57/270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.45

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