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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 402.27 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 402.27 and 123.96 is: 185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 402.27 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/402.27 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 402.27 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 49,865.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,865.39/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.84

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