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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.45, 402.26 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.45, 402.26 and 181.44 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.45 : 402.26 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.45/402.26 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.45x = 402.26 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.45x = 72,985.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,985.15/268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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