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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.33, 402.68 and 124.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.33, 402.68 and 124.06 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.33 : 402.68 = 124.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.33/402.68 = 124.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.33x = 402.68 × 124.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.33x = 49,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,956.48/268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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