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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.14, 402.05 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.14, 402.05 and 111.92 is: 167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.14 : 402.05 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.14/402.05 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.14x = 402.05 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.14x = 44,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,997.44/268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.81

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