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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.43, 408.58 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.43, 408.58 and 126.04 is: 189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.43 : 408.58 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.43/408.58 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.43x = 408.58 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.43x = 51,496.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,496.32/272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.03

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