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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.85, 404.71 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.85, 404.71 and 125.43 is: 188.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.85 : 404.71 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.85/404.71 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.85x = 404.71 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.85x = 50,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,762.78/269.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.11

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