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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 401.97 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 401.97 and 181.25 is: 271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 401.97 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/401.97 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 401.97 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 72,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,858.75/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.60

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