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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 403.41 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 403.41 and 124.54 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 403.41 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/403.41 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 403.41 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 50,240.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,240.68/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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