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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.42, 402.50 and 114.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.42, 402.50 and 114.31 is: 171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.42 : 402.50 = 114.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.42/402.50 = 114.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.42x = 402.50 × 114.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.42x = 46,008.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,008.20/268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.41

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