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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.07, 401.83 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.07, 401.83 and 114.09 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.07 : 401.83 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.07/401.83 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.07x = 401.83 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.07x = 45,844.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,844.78/268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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