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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.05, 405.18 and 125.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.05, 405.18 and 125.67 is: 188.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.05 : 405.18 = 125.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.05/405.18 = 125.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.05x = 405.18 × 125.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.05x = 50,917.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,917.86/270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.55

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