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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269, 403.32 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269, 403.32 and 124.64 is: 186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269 : 403.32 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269/403.32 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269x = 403.32 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269x = 50,269.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,269.80/269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.88

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