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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.75, 403.13 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.75, 403.13 and 76.38 is: 114.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.75 : 403.13 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.75/403.13 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.75x = 403.13 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.75x = 30,791.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,791.07/268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.57

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