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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.45, 403.86 and 125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.45, 403.86 and 125 is: 187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.45 : 403.86 = 125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.45/403.86 = 125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.45x = 403.86 × 125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.45x = 50,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,482.50/269.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.35

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