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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.97, 403.09 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.97, 403.09 and 122.73 is: 183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.97 : 403.09 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.97/403.09 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.97x = 403.09 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.97x = 49,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,470.93/268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.93

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