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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.85, 402.98 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.85, 402.98 and 122.72 is: 183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.85 : 402.98 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.85/402.98 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.85x = 402.98 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.85x = 49,451.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,451.08/268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.93

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