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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 402.38 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 402.38 and 123.96 is: 185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 402.38 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/402.38 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 402.38 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 49,879.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,879.02/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.94

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