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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.46, 402.72 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.46, 402.72 and 124.16 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.46 : 402.72 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.46/402.72 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.46x = 402.72 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.46x = 50,001.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,001.72/268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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