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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.68, 403.02 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.68, 403.02 and 124.44 is: 186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.68 : 403.02 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.68/403.02 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.68x = 403.02 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.68x = 50,151.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,151.81/268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.66

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