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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.88, 404.94 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.88, 404.94 and 125.58 is: 188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.88 : 404.94 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.88/404.94 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.88x = 404.94 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.88x = 50,852.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,852.37/269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.43

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