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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.31, 402.42 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.31, 402.42 and 73.32 is: 109.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.31 : 402.42 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.31/402.42 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.31x = 402.42 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.31x = 29,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,505.43/268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.97

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