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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.70, 402.95 and 114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.70, 402.95 and 114.70 is: 172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.70 : 402.95 = 114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.70/402.95 = 114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.70x = 402.95 × 114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.70x = 46,217.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,217.07/268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.00

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