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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.55, 402.69 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.55, 402.69 and 124.19 is: 186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.55 : 402.69 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.55/402.69 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.55x = 402.69 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.55x = 50,010.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,010.07/268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.22

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