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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.81, 408.96 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.81, 408.96 and 126.50 is: 189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.81 : 408.96 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.81/408.96 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.81x = 408.96 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.81x = 51,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,731.40/272.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.63

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