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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.77, 409.12 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.77, 409.12 and 126.51 is: 189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.77 : 409.12 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.77/409.12 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.77x = 409.12 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.77x = 51,757.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,757.77/272.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.75

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