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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.21, 401.96 and 121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.21, 401.96 and 121.98 is: 182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.21 : 401.96 = 121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.21/401.96 = 121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.21x = 401.96 × 121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.21x = 49,031.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,031.76/268.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.81

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