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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.96, 406.20 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.96, 406.20 and 126.72 is: 189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.96 : 406.20 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.96/406.20 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.96x = 406.20 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.96x = 51,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,473.66/270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.97

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