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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.30, 401.96 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.30, 401.96 and 123.94 is: 185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.30 : 401.96 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.30/401.96 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.30x = 401.96 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.30x = 49,818.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,818.92/268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.68

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