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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.15, 402.28 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.15, 402.28 and 114.07 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.15 : 402.28 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.15/402.28 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.15x = 402.28 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.15x = 45,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,887.51/268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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