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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.31, 402.47 and 75.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.31, 402.47 and 75.94 is: 113.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.31 : 402.47 = 75.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.31/402.47 = 75.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.31x = 402.47 × 75.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.31x = 30,562.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,562.47/268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.91

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