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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.32, 405.36 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.32, 405.36 and 125.92 is: 188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.32 : 405.36 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.32/405.36 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.32x = 405.36 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.32x = 51,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,042.93/270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.82

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