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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.18, 402.24 and 73.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.18, 402.24 and 73.20 is: 109.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.18 : 402.24 = 73.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.18/402.24 = 73.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.18x = 402.24 × 73.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.18x = 29,443.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,443.97/268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.79

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