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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.99, 404.85 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.99, 404.85 and 125.70 is: 188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.99 : 404.85 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.99/404.85 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.99x = 404.85 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.99x = 50,889.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,889.65/269.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.49

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