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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.25, 402.36 and 121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.25, 402.36 and 121.91 is: 182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.25 : 402.36 = 121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.25/402.36 = 121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.25x = 402.36 × 121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.25x = 49,049.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,049.70/268.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.85

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