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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.06, 401.90 and 181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.06, 401.90 and 181.18 is: 271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.06 : 401.90 = 181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.06/401.90 = 181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.06x = 401.90 × 181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.06x = 72,816.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,816.18/268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.64

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