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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 403.23 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 403.23 and 124.56 is: 186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 403.23 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/403.23 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 403.23 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 50,226.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,226.33/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.90

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