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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.03, 403.29 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.03, 403.29 and 124.67 is: 186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.03 : 403.29 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.03/403.29 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.03x = 403.29 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.03x = 50,276.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,276.15/269.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.88

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