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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.12, 402.18 and 83.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.12, 402.18 and 83.03 is: 124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.12 : 402.18 = 83.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.12/402.18 = 83.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.12x = 402.18 × 83.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.12x = 33,393.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,393.01/268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.55

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