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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.68, 403.16 and 124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.68, 403.16 and 124.38 is: 186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.68 : 403.16 = 124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.68/403.16 = 124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.68x = 403.16 × 124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.68x = 50,145.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,145.04/268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.63

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