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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.14, 402.36 and 114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.14, 402.36 and 114.05 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.14 : 402.36 = 114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.14/402.36 = 114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.14x = 402.36 × 114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.14x = 45,887.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,887.15/268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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