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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.49, 402.75 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.49, 402.75 and 114.39 is: 171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.49 : 402.75 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.49/402.75 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.49x = 402.75 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.49x = 46,070.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,070.57/268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.59

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