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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.10, 401.72 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.10, 401.72 and 181.13 is: 271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.10 : 401.72 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.10/401.72 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.10x = 401.72 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.10x = 72,760.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,760.63/268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.40

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