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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.67, 403.04 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.67, 403.04 and 122.40 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.67 : 403.04 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.67/403.04 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.67x = 403.04 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.67x = 49,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,332.40/268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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