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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.39, 404.18 and 125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.39, 404.18 and 125 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.39 : 404.18 = 125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.39/404.18 = 125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.39x = 404.18 × 125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.39x = 50,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,522.50/269.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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