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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.67, 402.96 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.67, 402.96 and 73.68 is: 110.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.67 : 402.96 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.67/402.96 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.67x = 402.96 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.67x = 29,690.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,690.09/268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.51

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