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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.38, 402.63 and 76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.38, 402.63 and 76 is: 114.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.38 : 402.63 = 76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.38/402.63 = 76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.38x = 402.63 × 76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.38x = 30,599.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,599.88/268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.02

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