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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.68, 403.04 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.68, 403.04 and 73.68 is: 110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.68 : 403.04 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.68/403.04 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.68x = 403.04 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.68x = 29,695.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,695.99/268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.53

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