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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.86, 405.04 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.86, 405.04 and 123.69 is: 185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.86 : 405.04 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.86/405.04 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.86x = 405.04 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.86x = 50,098.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,098.91/269.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.65

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