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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.27, 402.44 and 120.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.27, 402.44 and 120.19 is: 180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.27 : 402.44 = 120.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.27/402.44 = 120.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.27x = 402.44 × 120.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.27x = 48,369.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,369.26/268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.30

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