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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.58, 403.77 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.58, 403.77 and 124.86 is: 187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.58 : 403.77 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.58/403.77 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.58x = 403.77 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.58x = 50,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,414.72/269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.01

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