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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.89, 403.12 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.89, 403.12 and 124.71 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.89 : 403.12 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.89/403.12 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.89x = 403.12 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.89x = 50,273.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,273.10/268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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