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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.57, 408.83 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.57, 408.83 and 126.23 is: 189.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.57 : 408.83 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.57/408.83 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.57x = 408.83 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.57x = 51,606.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,606.61/272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.33

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