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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.15, 405.05 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.15, 405.05 and 125.91 is: 188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.15 : 405.05 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.15/405.05 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.15x = 405.05 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.15x = 50,999.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,999.22/270.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.78

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