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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.68, 404.49 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.68, 404.49 and 125.39 is: 188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.68 : 404.49 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.68/404.49 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.68x = 404.49 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.68x = 50,718.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,718.37/269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.07

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