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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.55, 402.76 and 76.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.55, 402.76 and 76.13 is: 114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.55 : 402.76 = 76.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.55/402.76 = 76.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.55x = 402.76 × 76.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.55x = 30,662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,662.12/268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.18

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