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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.94, 404.42 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.94, 404.42 and 123.81 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.94 : 404.42 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.94/404.42 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.94x = 404.42 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.94x = 50,070.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,070.37/269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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