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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 402.88 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 402.88 and 124.14 is: 186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 402.88 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/402.88 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 402.88 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 50,013.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,013.52/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.27

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