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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 402.73 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 402.73 and 181.76 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 402.73 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/402.73 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 402.73 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 73,197.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,197.28/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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