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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.61, 402.85 and 73.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.61, 402.85 and 73.57 is: 110.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.61 : 402.85 = 73.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.61/402.85 = 73.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.61x = 402.85 × 73.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.61x = 29,636.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,636.80/268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.33

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