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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.95, 403.20 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.95, 403.20 and 122.65 is: 183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.95 : 403.20 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.95/403.20 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.95x = 403.20 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.95x = 49,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,453.52/268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.87

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