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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 402.86 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 402.86 and 124.26 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 402.86 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/402.86 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 402.86 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 50,056.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,056.75/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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