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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.29, 401.92 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.29, 401.92 and 181.19 is: 271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.29 : 401.92 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.29/401.92 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.29x = 401.92 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.29x = 72,822.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,822.98/268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.44

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