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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.20, 401.99 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.20, 401.99 and 123.62 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.20 : 401.99 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.20/401.99 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.20x = 401.99 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.20x = 49,691.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,691.38/268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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