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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.47, 408.80 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.47, 408.80 and 126.29 is: 189.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.47 : 408.80 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.47/408.80 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.47x = 408.80 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.47x = 51,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,627.16/272.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.48

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