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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.73, 403.08 and 122.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.73, 403.08 and 122.47 is: 183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.73 : 403.08 = 122.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.73/403.08 = 122.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.73x = 403.08 × 122.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.73x = 49,365.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,365.21/268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.70

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