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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270, 405.14 and 125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270, 405.14 and 125.69 is: 188.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270 : 405.14 = 125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270/405.14 = 125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270x = 405.14 × 125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270x = 50,919.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,919.39/270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.59

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