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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.25, 402.20 and 123.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.25, 402.20 and 123.89 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.25 : 402.20 = 123.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.25/402.20 = 123.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.25x = 402.20 × 123.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.25x = 49,827.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,827.94/268.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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