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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.78, 402.99 and 124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.78, 402.99 and 124.42 is: 186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.78 : 402.99 = 124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.78/402.99 = 124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.78x = 402.99 × 124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.78x = 50,140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,140.02/268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.55

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