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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.41, 403.93 and 125.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.41, 403.93 and 125.05 is: 187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.41 : 403.93 = 125.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.41/403.93 = 125.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.41x = 403.93 × 125.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.41x = 50,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,508.80/269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.48

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