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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.09, 401.82 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.09, 401.82 and 123.50 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.09 : 401.82 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.09/401.82 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.09x = 401.82 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.09x = 49,624.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,624.77/268.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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