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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.55, 402.25 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.55, 402.25 and 181.40 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.55 : 402.25 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.55/402.25 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.55x = 402.25 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.55x = 72,969.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,969.29/268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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