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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.04, 404.54 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.04, 404.54 and 125.56 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.04 : 404.54 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.04/404.54 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.04x = 404.54 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.04x = 50,794.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,794.04/270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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