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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.51, 402.77 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.51, 402.77 and 114.22 is: 171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.51 : 402.77 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.51/402.77 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.51x = 402.77 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.51x = 46,005.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,005.18/268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.34

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