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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.35, 402.46 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.35, 402.46 and 123.93 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.35 : 402.46 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.35/402.46 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.35x = 402.46 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.35x = 49,876.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,876.87/268.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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