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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.24, 402.38 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.24, 402.38 and 114.20 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.24 : 402.38 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.24/402.38 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.24x = 402.38 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.24x = 45,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,951.80/268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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