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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.42, 405 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.42, 405 and 125.88 is: 188.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.42 : 405 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.42/405 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.42x = 405 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.42x = 50,981.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,981.40/270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.53

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