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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 404.86 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 404.86 and 125.64 is: 188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 404.86 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/404.86 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 404.86 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 50,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,866.30/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.45

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