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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.67, 402.65 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.67, 402.65 and 124.07 is: 185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.67 : 402.65 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.67/402.65 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.67x = 402.65 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.67x = 49,956.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,956.17/268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.94

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