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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.90, 409.02 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.90, 409.02 and 126.45 is: 189.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.90 : 409.02 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.90/409.02 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.90x = 409.02 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.90x = 51,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,720.10/272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.52

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