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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.59, 402.90 and 76.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.59, 402.90 and 76.22 is: 114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.59 : 402.90 = 76.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.59/402.90 = 76.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.59x = 402.90 × 76.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.59x = 30,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,708.25/268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.33

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