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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 402 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 402 and 123.78 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 402 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/402 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 402 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 49,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,759.56/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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