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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 402.03 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 402.03 and 123.75 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 402.03 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/402.03 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 402.03 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 49,751.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,751.21/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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