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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.28, 402.60 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.28, 402.60 and 124.16 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.28 : 402.60 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.28/402.60 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.28x = 402.60 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.28x = 49,986.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,986.82/268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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