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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.67, 403.14 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.67, 403.14 and 122.36 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.67 : 403.14 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.67/403.14 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.67x = 403.14 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.67x = 49,328.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,328.21/268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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