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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.09, 402.20 and 123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.09, 402.20 and 123.82 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.09 : 402.20 = 123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.09/402.20 = 123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.09x = 402.20 × 123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.09x = 49,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,800.40/268.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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