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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.98, 403.49 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.98, 403.49 and 122.68 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.98 : 403.49 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.98/403.49 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.98x = 403.49 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.98x = 49,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,500.15/268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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