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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 402.78 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 402.78 and 114.42 is: 171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 402.78 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/402.78 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 402.78 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 46,086.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,086.09/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.64

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