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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.83, 403.07 and 124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.83, 403.07 and 124.41 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.83 : 403.07 = 124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.83/403.07 = 124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.83x = 403.07 × 124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.83x = 50,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,145.32/268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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