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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.33, 402.49 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.33, 402.49 and 114.21 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.33 : 402.49 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.33/402.49 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.33x = 402.49 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.33x = 45,970.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,970.54/268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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