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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.85, 403.21 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.85, 403.21 and 124.43 is: 186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.85 : 403.21 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.85/403.21 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.85x = 403.21 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.85x = 50,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,171.42/268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.61

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