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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.60, 402.98 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.60, 402.98 and 124.40 is: 186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.60 : 402.98 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.60/402.98 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.60x = 402.98 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.60x = 50,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,130.71/268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.64

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