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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.86, 409.24 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.86, 409.24 and 126.57 is: 189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.86 : 409.24 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.86/409.24 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.86x = 409.24 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.86x = 51,797.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,797.51/272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.83

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