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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 403.04 and 114.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 403.04 and 114.49 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 403.04 = 114.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/403.04 = 114.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 403.04 × 114.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 46,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,142.47/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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