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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.84, 403.02 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.84, 403.02 and 122.44 is: 183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.84 : 403.02 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.84/403.02 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.84x = 403.02 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.84x = 49,345.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,345.77/268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.55

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