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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.24, 403 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.24, 403 and 183.12 is: 275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.24 : 403 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.24/403 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.24x = 403 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.24x = 73,797.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,797.36/268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.12

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