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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.43, 402.60 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.43, 402.60 and 122.19 is: 183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.43 : 402.60 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.43/402.60 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.43x = 402.60 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.43x = 49,192.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,192.64/268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.26

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