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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 402.06 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 402.06 and 114.11 is: 171.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 402.06 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/402.06 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 402.06 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 45,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,878.99/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.12

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