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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.76, 408.88 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.76, 408.88 and 126.52 is: 189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.76 : 408.88 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.76/408.88 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.76x = 408.88 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.76x = 51,730.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,730.87/272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.66

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