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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.34, 403.69 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.34, 403.69 and 124.75 is: 186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.34 : 403.69 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.34/403.69 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.34x = 403.69 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.34x = 50,360.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,360.33/269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.98

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