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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 403.61 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 403.61 and 124.70 is: 186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 403.61 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/403.61 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 403.61 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 50,327.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,327.53/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.90

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