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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 408.81 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 408.81 and 126.42 is: 189.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 408.81 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/408.81 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 408.81 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 51,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,681.76/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.52

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