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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 403.26 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 403.26 and 124.56 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 403.26 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/403.26 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 403.26 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 50,230.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,230.07/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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