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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.66, 402.72 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.66, 402.72 and 124.48 is: 186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.66 : 402.72 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.66/402.72 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.66x = 402.72 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.66x = 50,130.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,130.59/268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.59

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