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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.03, 405.19 and 125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.03, 405.19 and 125.75 is: 188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.03 : 405.19 = 125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.03/405.19 = 125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.03x = 405.19 × 125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.03x = 50,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,950.77/270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.69

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