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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.08, 405 and 125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.08, 405 and 125.78 is: 188.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.08 : 405 = 125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.08/405 = 125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.08x = 405 × 125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.08x = 50,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,940.90/270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.61

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