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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.03, 396.02 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.03, 396.02 and 125.18 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.03 : 396.02 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.03/396.02 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.03x = 396.02 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.03x = 49,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,571.18/264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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