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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.72, 402.60 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.72, 402.60 and 124.13 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.72 : 402.60 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.72/402.60 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.72x = 402.60 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.72x = 49,974.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,974.74/268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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