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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.82, 408.88 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.82, 408.88 and 126.56 is: 189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.82 : 408.88 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.82/408.88 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.82x = 408.88 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.82x = 51,745.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,745.49/272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.67

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