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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.13, 401.90 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.13, 401.90 and 175.47 is: 263.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.13 : 401.90 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.13/401.90 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.13x = 401.90 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.13x = 70,521.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,521.39/268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.01

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