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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.49, 408.57 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.49, 408.57 and 126.18 is: 189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.49 : 408.57 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.49/408.57 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.49x = 408.57 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.49x = 51,551.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,551.32/272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.19

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