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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.04, 401.98 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.04, 401.98 and 123.72 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.04 : 401.98 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.04/401.98 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.04x = 401.98 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.04x = 49,732.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,732.97/268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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