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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.99, 405.23 and 125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.99, 405.23 and 125.75 is: 188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.99 : 405.23 = 125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.99/405.23 = 125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.99x = 405.23 × 125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.99x = 50,957.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,957.67/269.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.74

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