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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.36, 402.41 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.36, 402.41 and 114.12 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.36 : 402.41 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.36/402.41 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.36x = 402.41 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.36x = 45,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,923.31/268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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