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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.65, 404.58 and 125.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.65, 404.58 and 125.41 is: 188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.65 : 404.58 = 125.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.65/404.58 = 125.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.65x = 404.58 × 125.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.65x = 50,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,738.38/269.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.16

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