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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.05, 401.31 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.05, 401.31 and 175.62 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.05 : 401.31 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.05/401.31 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.05x = 401.31 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.05x = 70,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,478.06/268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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