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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.15, 405.33 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.15, 405.33 and 125.85 is: 188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.15 : 405.33 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.15/405.33 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.15x = 405.33 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.15x = 51,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,010.78/270.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.82

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