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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.33, 407.98 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.33, 407.98 and 126.20 is: 189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.33 : 407.98 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.33/407.98 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.33x = 407.98 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.33x = 51,484.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,484.41/272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.06

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