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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 403.38 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 403.38 and 124.44 is: 186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 403.38 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/403.38 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 403.38 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 50,196.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,196.61/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.66

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