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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.61, 404.41 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.61, 404.41 and 125.43 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.61 : 404.41 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.61/404.41 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.61x = 404.41 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.61x = 50,725.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,725.15/269.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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