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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.72, 402.80 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.72, 402.80 and 114.77 is: 172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.72 : 402.80 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.72/402.80 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.72x = 402.80 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.72x = 46,229.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,229.79/268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.04

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