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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 402.32 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 402.32 and 123.86 is: 185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 402.32 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/402.32 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 402.32 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 49,828.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,828.72/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.62

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