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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.23, 402.22 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.23, 402.22 and 114.07 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.23 : 402.22 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.23/402.22 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.23x = 402.22 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.23x = 45,880.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,880.37/268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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