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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.66, 404.34 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.66, 404.34 and 125.25 is: 187.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.66 : 404.34 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.66/404.34 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.66x = 404.34 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.66x = 50,643.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,643.59/269.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.81

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