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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.59, 402.89 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.59, 402.89 and 124.47 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.59 : 402.89 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.59/402.89 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.59x = 402.89 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.59x = 50,147.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,147.10/268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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