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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.61, 402.98 and 76.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.61, 402.98 and 76.24 is: 114.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.61 : 402.98 = 76.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.61/402.98 = 76.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.61x = 402.98 × 76.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.61x = 30,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,723.20/268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.38

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