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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.03, 401.89 and 123.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.03, 401.89 and 123.61 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.03 : 401.89 = 123.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.03/401.89 = 123.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.03x = 401.89 × 123.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.03x = 49,677.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,677.62/268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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