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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.45, 402.66 and 76.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.45, 402.66 and 76.07 is: 114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.45 : 402.66 = 76.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.45/402.66 = 76.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.45x = 402.66 × 76.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.45x = 30,630.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,630.35/268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.10

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