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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.15, 402.19 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.15, 402.19 and 114.09 is: 171.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.15 : 402.19 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.15/402.19 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.15x = 402.19 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.15x = 45,885.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,885.86/268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.12

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