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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.14, 402.39 and 181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.14, 402.39 and 181.47 is: 272.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.14 : 402.39 = 181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.14/402.39 = 181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.14x = 402.39 × 181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.14x = 73,021.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,021.71/268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.33

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