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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.35, 402.25 and 114.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.35, 402.25 and 114.31 is: 171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.35 : 402.25 = 114.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.35/402.25 = 114.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.35x = 402.25 × 114.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.35x = 45,981.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,981.20/268.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.35

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