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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.73, 402.65 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.73, 402.65 and 122.24 is: 183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.73 : 402.65 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.73/402.65 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.73x = 402.65 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.73x = 49,220.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,220.33/268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.16

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