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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.71, 403.08 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.71, 403.08 and 124.35 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.71 : 403.08 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.71/403.08 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.71x = 403.08 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.71x = 50,123.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,123.00/268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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