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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.68, 404.08 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.68, 404.08 and 125.24 is: 187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.68 : 404.08 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.68/404.08 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.68x = 404.08 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.68x = 50,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,606.98/269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.66

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