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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.39, 402.55 and 114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.39, 402.55 and 114.29 is: 171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.39 : 402.55 = 114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.39/402.55 = 114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.39x = 402.55 × 114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.39x = 46,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,004.86/268.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.41

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