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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.31, 402.57 and 124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.31, 402.57 and 124.03 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.31 : 402.57 = 124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.31/402.57 = 124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.31x = 402.57 × 124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.31x = 49,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,931.26/268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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