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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.49, 402.52 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.49, 402.52 and 124.11 is: 186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.49 : 402.52 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.49/402.52 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.49x = 402.52 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.49x = 49,956.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,956.76/268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.07

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