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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.96, 403.14 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.96, 403.14 and 124.60 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.96 : 403.14 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.96/403.14 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.96x = 403.14 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.96x = 50,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,231.24/268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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