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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.92, 409.51 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.92, 409.51 and 126.58 is: 189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.92 : 409.51 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.92/409.51 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.92x = 409.51 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.92x = 51,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,835.78/272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.93

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