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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.70, 402.94 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.70, 402.94 and 124.31 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.70 : 402.94 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.70/402.94 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.70x = 402.94 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.70x = 50,090.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,090.63/268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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