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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 404.73 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 404.73 and 125.44 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 404.73 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/404.73 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 404.73 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 50,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,768.32/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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