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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.98, 405.11 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.98, 405.11 and 125.68 is: 188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.98 : 405.11 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.98/405.11 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.98x = 405.11 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.98x = 50,913.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,913.60/269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.58

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